Luxury on a Budget: Finding High-end Used Cars at Affordable Prices

**Guest Post

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If you’re a Londoner, you are less likely to own a car than people living in – for example – Brighton. The reasoning for this is twofold: firstly, London’s public transport network is superlative, with buses, tubes and overground trains running frequently and widely. The second reason is that driving your own vehicle in London can be positively punitive: parking near your home is a nightmare, costing a fortune when it is readily available (which is seldom); car parks are often filled to bursting and very pricy; and then there are congestion charges and more, designed – or so it can feel sometimes – to catch out the unwary driver. 

But whether you live in Brighton or you’re a frequent traveller from London, having a car can be wonderful! The ability to come and go as you please, meander your own way to your destination, and generally get about effortlessly can feel positively luxurious. And why not add to that feeling of luxury by opting for a high-end end used car to be your next vehicle? Here’s some advice on how to make your dream of owning and driving a luxury vehicle a reality.

Do Your Research 

Just as you wouldn’t rush into buying a house without thinking about it and looking at several different choices, nor should you rush into purchasing a car, no matter if it is new or second-hand. There are several factors to think about:

• Make and model: Learn a bit about any used car that catches your eye. Knowing the second-hand market before you begin to hunt for your dream car can help you to avoid problems like vehicles that have been subject to recalls or that have had specific issues occur with them – such as 1976’s Reliant Scimitar which looked cool, drove amazingly – but tended to burst into flames when the fuel line detached itself mid-commute, spraying petrol all over the roasting hot carburettor and exhaust manifold… Thanks to Google, you should be able to avoid any models of vehicle that have similarly alarming histories long before you even think about buying one!
• Who’s selling? Checking out your vendor is a must, especially when it comes to cash purchases of used cars – this is a tempting prospect for the unscrupulous who can ‘acquire’ a vehicle and pretend to be the lawful owner for just long enough to get their hands on your hard-earned cash. If you can, avoid buying from individuals (unless you know someone who will vouch for them!), and opt instead for used car dealers with recognised names (see the next section, on reputable vendors) – your road safety and financial security may depend on it!
• What do the reviews say? Always, check the reviews. Check all the reviews! Check out the make and model of car, check out the platform on which you found the car for sale (be it newspaper ads, online selling sites, or pop-up adverts on your search engine of choice), and check out the vendor. While unscrupulous people will change their name, often they will use the same phone number or email address. If they are canny enough to change these, do a search for the exact wording they’ve used on the ad to see if they’ve left a trail of unhappy customers in their wake.

Choose a Reputable Vendor

But most of the above problems can be avoided by opting for a reputable used-car sales business, preferably one with fixed premises. The used-car market is big money, and reliable vendors now perform full checks on the vehicles brought into them, and offer warranties and good after-sales services, even on their humblest model. No matter if you’re looking for a runabout or a high-end luxury sedan, for used cars in Brighton, visit KAP Motor Group today!

Set a Realistic Budget

Finally, make sure you have enough money set aside for a high-end car, even at second-hand prices. Remember the more you can put into your car at purchase, the less the car will need from you as you drive it about, especially if you’ve picked up a used car that has been fully checked over and certified, coming to you with a full warranty on all parts. Save as much as you can – you might even get lucky and have some cash left over, so you can enjoy a weekend on Brighton’s beautiful beaches: getting there and back in your new car, of course!

A final admonition: think over any purchase that you might be tempted into rushing over. Good vendors will be patient and allow you to think through your decision without pressing you to buy now, quickly, in the next five minutes. You will find your perfect car – it just takes a little patience! Last quick tip: a company like EZLicence can provide driving lessons if you are looking to practice safe driving in your high-end luxury car.

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